Churchill Alchemy Buffet Rectangular Trays 560mm (Pack of 4)
Product Description
These rectangular buffet trays are part of Churchill's Alchemy range, produced in fine china with a consistent white finish. At 560mm in length, they offer a practical surface area for...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Trays & Boards
- Dimensions
- 560mm/ 22"
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Product Description
These rectangular buffet trays are part of Churchill's Alchemy range, produced in fine china with a consistent white finish. At 560mm in length, they offer a practical surface area for presenting cold cuts, cheese boards, pastries, canapés, or other buffet-style food in a clean, professional manner. Each pack contains four trays, making them straightforward to replenish or rotate during service.
In a working buffet environment, the glaze quality matters considerably more than it might appear on paper. Churchill's Alchemy glaze is developed to resist the gradual erosion that comes with repeated commercial dishwasher cycles — a common issue with lesser china that results in dull, pitted surfaces that become harder to clean and less presentable over time. These trays hold up well under the conditions typical of hotel banqueting, conference catering, and deli-style counter service.
From an operational standpoint, the practicality of the range lies in a few areas worth noting:
- Consistent white finish integrates cleanly with mixed Alchemy tableware and accessories
- Smooth glaze surface supports hygienic food presentation and easy wiping between service rotations
- Fine china construction keeps the tray looking presentable after sustained dishwasher use
- Rectangular format makes efficient use of counter or table space during buffet layout
- Safe for chilled storage and standard service temperatures within the rated range
These trays are well suited to hotels, contract caterers, and conference venues running regular buffet service. For operations requiring very high-volume output across multiple stations simultaneously, it is worth considering whether a larger pack quantity or broader range of Alchemy serving pieces would better support the full setup. The range extends across multiple formats, so there may be complementary pieces worth reviewing alongside this tray.
If you are putting together a full buffet service specification or want guidance on how these trays fit within a broader table setup, our team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 560mm fine china rectangular tray supplied in a pack of four
- Superior glaze resists erosion from repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Ultra-smooth surface finish supports hygienic food presentation
- Rated safe from chilled storage through to standard buffet service temperatures
- Consistent white finish compatible across the Churchill Alchemy range
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a presentable appearance even after sustained high-frequency dishwashing
- Smooth glaze reduces food adhesion and speeds up between-service cleaning
- Rectangular format makes efficient use of limited buffet counter space
- Uniform white finish simplifies tableware coordination across buffet layouts
- Pack of four supports rotation during service without interrupting presentation
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Trays & Boards
- Dimensions
- 560mm/ 22"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Superior Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Fine china
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Temperature range
- '-20°C to 120°C
- Weight
- 940g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The Alchemy glaze is specifically developed to withstand the conditions of regular commercial dishwashing. Unlike standard glazes that can erode and pit over time, these trays are designed to retain a smooth, clean finish under sustained high-frequency wash cycles.
- Yes. The fine china construction is rated to handle temperatures from well below freezing through to standard service temperatures, so they are suitable for both chilled counter displays and ambient buffet setups. They are not intended for oven or hot-hold use.
- This depends on the number of buffet stations, service rotations, and whether trays are being pre-loaded and swapped out during service. A single pack of four covers one station at a basic level, but most operations running multiple concurrent buffet setups or high-turnover service will want several packs to allow rotation without waiting on the dishwasher. If you are planning a full specification, it is worth speaking with us about the broader Alchemy range as well.